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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 16V260📅 Apr 29, 2016

2017 Thor Motor Coach ACE & 2017 Thor Motor Coach Road Bear Rental recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain model year 2017 ACE and Road Bear Rental motorhomes manufactured February 11, 2016, to March 9, 2016. The seat belt anchorages located in the slide out section may not meet the specified strength requirements, allowing them to pull loose during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

💥 The risk

If the seat belt anchorages pull loose in a crash, they will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcement brackets, and plates, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2016. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V260000
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Vehicles affected
32
Component
SEAT BELTS
Owner phone
1-877-500-1020
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 27, 2016
Built
Feb 11, 2016 – Mar 9, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V260 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V260?

2017 Thor Motor Coach ACE & 2017 Thor Motor Coach Road Bear Rental. 32 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-500-1020.